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Latest Trust News

Tea for tinnitus

The audiology team at Basildon University Hospital will host a cake sale and information stand in hospital main reception on Tuesday 27 June, 10am-2pm, to support Tea for Tinnitus month. They will also offer information and advice to visitors and patients. This national event is organised by the British Tinnitus Society and all funds raised will go towards supporting people living with this hear...

Tea for tinnitus

Early start for nurse a life-saver for cardiac arrest patient

Theresa Winter, a specialist cardiac nurse, likes to arrive at work early when she is in charge of her shift on the intensive care ward at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC). One day last month, this conscientious attitude resulted in her saving a man’s life before she even arrived at the hospital.

Essex Cardiothoracic Centre celebrates 10 years of world-class heart and lung treatment

Specialist staff at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) are celebrating a decade of providing world-class, pioneering treatment for heart and lung patients from Essex and the whole country.

Building confidence in great care

It’s two years since the first group of healthcare assistants (HCAs) at the Basildon University Hospital completed a new national training programme, and since then, over 200 more have passed the course with flying colours.

Our new Values video

Our Trust values shape how we go about our work every day and are at the core of everything we do.
To find out more, see our video.

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Patient information leaflets

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Fundraising at Basildon Hospital

For more information about the Polly Parrot appeal, click on the Polly Parrot image or contact Dee Harris 01268 524900 extn 2894 or 2897 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Nethermayne, Basildon
Essex SS16 5NL
Switchboard: 01268 524900

The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre
Nethermayne, Basildon
Essex SS16 5NL
Switchboard: 01268 524900

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